GKK
Kooddoo
Maldives
4,822 km
2,996 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,822 km
2,996 mi / 2,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

GKK KGL
Airport Name Kooddoo Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GKK KGL
ICAO Code VRMO HRYR
City Kooddoo Kigali
Country Maldives Rwanda
Timezone Indian/Maldives Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 0.730000, 73.430000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kooddoo (GKK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kooddoo Airport (GKK) in Kooddoo, Maldives to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,822 kilometers (2,996 miles / 2,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Maldives with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Kooddoo, it's 10:37 in Kigali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,855 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kooddoo Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kooddoo (GKK) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kooddoo Airport (GKK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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